Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
Italy, perhaps Lombardy or Romagna, late 14th to early 15th century
MS M.3 fol. 26v

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Miniature:
Virgin Mary: Annunciation -- Within double arches of architectural setting, Archangel Gabriel, kneeling on one knee, holds palm branch in left hand and gestures towards Virgin Mary, nimbed, veiled, joined hands raised. Both figures are nimbed.
Initial:
Below miniature, Solomon, nimbed, holding scroll in both hands inscribed (CANTICUM CANTICORUM) VENI DE LIBANO (from Song of Solomon 4:8), appears within initial D decorated with foliate ornament.